Samsung’s 2022 flagship lineup, the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, is finally joining the One UI 8 club. After arriving first on the Galaxy S25 series in mid-September and later expanding to the S23 lineup at the end of the month, the update has now started rolling out to S22 devices in select regions.

The update has been spotted in Europe and India and weighs in at around 3.1GB. It brings One UI 8, which is based on Android 16, along with the latest September 1, 2025, security patch. As usual, the rollout is expected to expand gradually to more markets over the coming days and weeks.

Final Android update for Galaxy S22 series

For S22 owners, this is a bittersweet update. Samsung had promised four major Android upgrades for the series, and since the phones launched with Android 12, this will mark their final big update, unless Samsung unexpectedly extends it. 

That seems unlikely, though, as the company has now moved on to a seven-year update promise for newer flagships like the Galaxy S24 and S25 series.

Another disappointment for S22 users is that One UI 8 doesn’t bring any of the new Galaxy AI features. It’s a puzzling omission, especially since the Galaxy S23 FE, which uses the same Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset (depending on region), has received all the AI additions. 

It is also unclear if the devices will get the One UI 8.5 update. As it is based on Android 16, the S22 series should technically be eligible for it. 

Still, the lineup isn’t completely out of support. It will continue to receive security patches until sometime in 2026, fulfilling its originally planned five-year support cycle, which began after its release in February 2022.

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Samsung just dodged a major legal blow over its Galaxy S22 lineup. A Seoul court has ruled on a class-action lawsuit filed by nearly 1,900 users who accused the company of hiding performance throttling tied to its Game Optimizing Service (GOS). The verdict is in, but it’s not what plaintiffs hoped for.

On June 12, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed the claims of 1,882 Galaxy S22 owners, each seeking 300,000 won (roughly $221) in damages. The plaintiffs alleged that Samsung misled buyers by promoting the S22’s gaming power, all while secretly capping performance through GOS.

For those unfamiliar, GOS is a software layer that throttles frame rates and responsiveness in high-performance games to control power consumption and overheating—especially critical for the S22’s Exynos variants, which were less power-efficient. Although GOS has been around since the Galaxy S7, Samsung made it mandatory in the S22 series, removing previous workarounds. That move triggered a backlash, as many felt the phone didn’t deliver the compute Samsung had advertised.

After more than three years in court, the judge acknowledged Samsung’s ads may have given users the impression of limitless performance, even though GOS placed real limits on certain demanding tasks. Still, the court ultimately sided with Samsung, ruling that the plaintiffs couldn’t prove financial loss or real impact.

One key point: the court said GOS only affects a small number of high-performance games and doesn’t interfere with most apps or daily usage. Without proof that users regularly relied on affected apps—or that they would have chosen a different phone if they’d known about GOS—the case didn’t hold up.

The court also rejected the idea that Samsung broke consumer protection laws by failing to disclose GOS, concluding that the feature likely wasn’t critical enough to influence the average buyer’s decision. In a final blow, the plaintiffs were ordered to cover all litigation costs, adding insult to injury. Samsung did eventually respond to the controversy back in 2022 with a software update that allowed users to adjust GOS settings.

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As per Notebookcheck, Samsung has made a response on the matter stating that “the company is investigating the user reports and possible warranty claims will be reviewed individually. Further information will be shared as soon as possible.“

The original story continues…

Samsung Galaxy S22 users are reporting serious issues following the One UI 6.1 update. The problems range from minor display lags to severe boot loop malfunctions, with some devices becoming completely unusable. These concerns have surfaced across Samsung forums, Reddit, and social media, with users demanding accountability from the company.

Key Issues Reported

1. Boot Loop Failures: Many users have reported that their phones are stuck in continuous boot loops, making them unusable. Attempts to resolve the issue, including clearing caches, factory resets, and technical visits, have proven ineffective.
2. Wi-Fi Triggered Restarts: Some devices restart repeatedly when Wi-Fi is turned on. This issue persists even after resetting network settings, entering safe mode, and factory resets.
3. High Repair Costs: Samsung’s service centers have reportedly attributed the failures to motherboard defects. However, many users have been denied warranty repairs due to minor cosmetic damage, such as superficial screen cracks. Repair costs quoted are exorbitant, ranging from ₹41,000 (~$483) in India to over $600 in the UK.

User Reactions

• Case 1: A loyal S22 Ultra owner, whose device failed post-update, described their frustration over losing valuable data and facing repair costs of ₹41,000 in India.
• Case 2: A UK user criticized Samsung for blaming minor screen damage for the boot loop issue. They questioned how devices without damage were also affected, labeling the company’s response as shifting blame.
• Case 3: Another user reported their S22 Ultra restarting continuously when Wi-Fi was enabled. Despite extensive troubleshooting, the issue remains unresolved.

Among several examples, an S22 Ultra user shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing their device stuck in a boot loop. They claim the service center identified it as a motherboard issue, despite the device having no physical damage.

Samsung’s Response Pending

While Samsung has yet to issue an official statement, the reported issues suggest a significant software-related defect. Users have expressed disappointment in the brand’s lack of accountability, especially given the premium pricing of the Galaxy S22 series. Calls for Samsung to provide free repairs or refunds are growing as more users voice their grievances online. We’ll monitor the situation closely and provide updates as they emerge.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra users are reporting severe issues following the One UI 6.1 update released in September 2024. While the update introduced advanced Galaxy AI features and enhanced functionality, it also appears to have caused significant problems, with many users experiencing device stuttering or being caught in an endless boot loop. “As a result of these issues, I have lost numerous documents, pictures, notes, and beautiful memories,” a user noted.

One UI 6.1 update causing boot loop and performance issues

A growing number of Galaxy S22 Ultra users have taken to social media and Samsung’s official forums to voice concerns about their devices. Complaints include stuttering, random crashes, freezing, and even continuous reboots. Several users claim their phones restart multiple times daily or become entirely unusable due to an infinite boot loop.

These problems reportedly began after installing a One UI 6.1-based update in September 2024. Many affected users sought help from Samsung’s authorized service centers, where they were informed that the issue stemmed from a “faulty” or “fried” motherboard. Since most Galaxy S22 units are out of warranty, customers are being asked to cover the repair costs themselves, even though the update appears to have triggered the problem.

Notably, there have been several instances of the Galaxy S22 Ultra encountering such issues after installing the One UI 6.1 update. Earlier this year, Samsung had to pull the update after similar complaints emerged. The company apparently addressed the issues and re-released the update weeks later. However, the recurrence of these problems has left users frustrated and questioning the stability of Samsung’s software updates.

Frustrated users demand accountability

One user detailed their experience, stating, “Following several AI updates and subsequent patches, I began experiencing random reboots and intermittent Wi-Fi disconnections. Although these issues were manageable at first, a recent update led to an endless boot loop, rendering my phone unusable.”

The user further noted that Samsung’s service centers attributed the issue to the motherboard, with repair costs estimated at INR 41,000 (~$481). The exorbitant cost, coupled with the loss of valuable data, has left many customers disheartened.

While companies, including Samsung, are promising more Android version updates, this kind of serious issue makes the promise rather questionable. It remains to be seen if Samsung offers a free replacement or some kind of solution, or if it prefers not to pay attention to the updates at the cost of the trust of the affected users.

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Samsung‘s One UI 6.1.1 update is now rolling out to Galaxy S22 series devices in India. The 2.8GB update introduces a significant number of new features and enhancements to the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence and language translation.

What’s New in One UI 6.1.1?

1. Sketch to Image: AI and machine learning transform simple sketches into impressive artwork. This feature integrates with Samsung Notes, Photo Editor, Air command, Smart Select, and Edge panels.
2. Portrait Studio: Generate AI-enhanced portraits from photos with various styles like sketch, 3D cartoon, watercolor, and comic.
3. Composer: A new Samsung Keyboard feature that drafts texts, emails, or social media posts based on a few keywords, allowing users to select the tone of the message.
4. Interpreter’s New Listening Mode: The real-time translation tool now includes a dual-screen mode for foldable phones and a new Listening Mode for one-way translations.
5. Suggested Replies: Galaxy AI offers quick response suggestions on the cover screen of Galaxy Z Flip phones, tailored by analyzing previous chat conversations.
6. Samsung Notes: The app now supports transcribing, translating, and summarizing voice notes.
7. PDF Translation and Summarization: Note Assist can now translate and summarize PDF files directly without needing to convert them to notes.
8. Instant Slow-Mo Clips: Users can save the slow-motion portion of a video as a separate clip instantly.
9. Expanded Live Translation: Live Translate now works in more apps, including Google Meet and WhatsApp, in addition to the Samsung Phone app.
10. Samsung Health Update: The app now provides an energy score, reflecting physical and mental conditions based on sleep and activity. Users can also share their health data with others.

In addition to these features, the update also introduces the September 2024 security patch, getting rid of 67 security vulnerabilities. The update is being pushed in batches, however, you can manually check for its availability on your device by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and install 

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Let’s be real, all the AI hype around Samsung‘s latest flagships is fun. But for those who prioritize practicality and budget (like yours truly), older flagships can offer much better value. You can get them for a comparatively lower price and enjoy all the benefits of a top-tier phone.

With this in mind, I bought my Galaxy S22 Ultra last year (in May 2023) when the S23 Ultra was the hot new thing in the market. Honestly, the upgrades on the S23 didn’t seem substantial enough which is why I leaned toward the S22 Ultra. Now, almost a year and a half later, I have to say I am mostly satisfied with this phone. 

While buying a brand new S22 Ultra in 2024 wouldn’t be the most sensible choice, you can likely find its secondhand unit at the price of a premium mid-range if not a mid-range phone. For those considering a secondhand S22 Ultra in 2024, I wanted to share my experience with how the device has held up and whether it’s still a wise choice to get one.

Just to be clear, I’m not comparing it to the newer Galaxy S23 or S24 models—I haven’t used them, so I can’t offer that perspective. This is purely a take on the S22 Ultra and just that.

S22 Ultra battery didn’t age well

Let’s start with the negatives so we can end this on a sweet note. 

Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of this phone is its battery life—it’s outright bad. Not a breaking news, I know. The S22 Ultra got slammed for this during its initial days, and it hasn’t gotten any better with age or software updates.

Mine’s got the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, infamous for overheating and inefficiency (thanks, Samsung Foundry!). So on average, I get around 4-5 hours of battery life before I have to replug to fuel it. 

I’ll include a screen-on-time and battery activity graph to share my usage patterns. But just keep in mind that I often had to sneak in mid-day top-ups (represented by green bars in the first image) to keep the phone up for a day.

To clarify further, I’ve also attached screen-on-time figures since the last charge, and you can see the battery dropped from 100% to 40% in just 2 hours and 52 minutes of screen-on time.

I’m not a gamer, and I wouldn’t call myself a power user too. Spotify, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube… these are the kinds of apps I use mostly on my smartphone. I snap a few photos or videos occasionally, but the camera stays hardly open for 30 minutes a day. 

Even so, the battery life is pretty disappointing. What’s more bothersome is the ideal battery drain situation on this thing; the phone can lose around 10-12% of its charge overnight.

I manage to (had to!) make it work and that’s where Samsung’s Modes and Routines app helps me a bit. I’ve set up routines that activate power-saving mode automatically when I leave my home WiFi network to help conserve battery. This also kicks in when I use mobile data outside my house or when the battery drops below 20%. 

But keep in mind that with power saving on, the screen refreshes at just 60Hz, and you can not enjoy Always-on Display. It might not be the most ideal, but it does extend the battery life a bit for some peace of mind.

A stunning display

Battery probably is the biggest drawback of owning an S22 Ultra. Everything else, to a large extent, is satisfactory here.

Its design takes some getting used to — the sheer heft (229 grams) and the tall 6.8-inch display of the S22 Ultra can be a challenge at first. But give it a few days, and you’ll be swiping with surprising ease.

Then there’s the Dynamic AMOLED screen — a stunner. Everything on this display looks incredible. I feel Samsung’s default tuning leans more toward vivid colors, but you can always tweak that in settings.

You also get the premium stuff you’d expect on a flagship such as 120Hz LTPO refresh rate, HDR10+, QHD resolution, and fairly good 1750 nits of peak brightness. And to say it simply, they all deliver on their expectations. 

But for me, the S-Pen became an unexpected star of the show. FYI, it’s the first S-series Samsung phone to include a built-in stylus.

I’m no professional artist, but I love to sketch when the mood hits. The S22 Ultra’s stylus lets me satisfy those creative urges at a moment’s notice. In fact, my phone’s wallpaper for months now is a rough sketch of Luffy that I drew myself. Not a masterpiece, but I made it! The S Pen has also been handy for taking notes on the go. 

While that’s all good, unfortunately, the device’s durability has left me wanting more. The phone has an IP68 rating which comes in handy on rainy days or accidental spillage, but that Gorilla Glass Victus+ and supposedly sturdy aluminum frame haven’t held up to my expectations. 

Initially, I didn’t use any protective case for about a month and my phone now has dings and dents in the frame. The screen was also immaculate until I removed the tempered glass and it quickly picked up its first scratch. So I strongly recommend using a screen protector and a cover to keep the device in its pristine condition.

Not the best performer in 2024

As I said earlier, I’m not a demanding user; thus the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC on Galaxy S22 Ultra comfortably handles all my tasks. No noticeable stutters or lags, even when multitasking. It’s no longer top-of-the-line, but for day-to-day stuff, it gets the job done. And not that it matters now, but here are some benchmark results if you’re curious about specifics.

Back to things that matter, PUBG runs smoothly on this phone, even with everything maxed out graphically. Understandably, it does tend to heat up, particularly during extended play on scorching summer days where I live. The same goes for high-resolution video recording, like 4K, which makes the phone a bit toasty. However, it’s generally fine for regular use.

Now let’s talk software, which I think is the biggest highlight of the S22 Ultra – or of any recent Samsung phone for that matter. Its track record with timely updates is genuinely impressive.

I’ve rocked this phone for over a year now and it hasn’t missed a single monthly security patch. It’s also on the latest Android version, 14, and is guaranteed to receive updates up to Android 16, so the phone is good for at least another two years. Not to forget, it also received the suite of Galaxy AI features with One UI 6.1 update in June 2024. 

Samsung’s software offers more than just timely updates. The level of UI customization you get here is equally praiseworthy. Of course, you can do all the basics such as changing fonts, and icons, and tweak the whole UI color scheme. But Samsung’s Good Lock suite takes customization to the next level.

One of my favorites? I’ve turned my S Pen pointer into a frog and there’s even a ribbit sound the phone makes when the S Pen is removed. It’s a quirky touch that adds a personal, fun element to the phone.

Capable cameras

No prize for guessing—the S22 Ultra camera is not the best on the market. Samsung’s own newer flagships have surpassed it in terms of hardware as well as software benefits. Nevertheless, the S22 Ultra can still take very good photos. Below are a few shots I’ve taken with the phone over time.

However, the camera does struggle in some areas. You can’t simply point and shoot instantly; the phone takes its own time to focus and optimize the scene. Additionally, I won’t say its low-light performance is impressive either.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has performed well in my usage so far. As I mentioned, I’m not into gaming, so for everyday tasks, it’s a reliable phone. If you’re a gamer seeking a dependable device with less heat and better performance, you might want to consider options like the Poco F6. It has the newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip which performs better than 8 Gen 1 and you can also expect a better battery life.

However, for an overall reliable phone with a good camera, excellent display, and great software experience, I think the Galaxy S22 Ultra can still be a great buy — if you find it in a good deal in the secondhand market, of course!

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Samsung introduced a range of AI features on the Galaxy S24 series as a part of the Galaxy AI umbrella. These features will also be included in the One UI 6.1 update for owners of the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Fold 5, Flip 5, and Tab S9 series.

But there were rumors that the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung’s 2022 flagship lineup, wouldn’t receive this AI upgrade. However, recent statements from Samsung executives suggest that there might still be hope for the S22 family.

TM Roh, President of Samsung’s Mobile Division, mentioned during a general shareholders’ meeting that the company is actively exploring ways to bring Galaxy AI to older devices.

The challenge seems to lie in the fact that while some Galaxy AI features depend on cloud processing, others rely on on-device processing. And the Galaxy S22 series might lack the necessary hardware capabilities to support these AI features.

However, despite sharing the same chipsets as the S22, the S23 FE is expected to receive Galaxy AI features with the One Ui 6.1 update. So chipset shouldn’t specifically be an issue for the Galaxy S22 series, although Roh didn’t delve into the specifics.

Still Roh emphasized that overcoming these limitations will require “a lot of effort,” but Samsung is committed to investing resources to make it happen.

Whether the Galaxy S22 series will eventually gain these AI features remains uncertain. But learning that Samsung is not ruling out the hope entirely is certainly promising.

In another interesting development, TM Roh also confirmed that Samsung is working on its innovative foldable and rollable devices. 

Roh’s statements suggest that Samsung is evaluating the commercial viability of such form factors and working to secure necessary patents for their development to progress.

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Samsung has started rolling out the January 2024 firmware update for its Galaxy S22 series, which includes the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones.

This update, initially available in North American countries, is expected to expand to other regions soon. Users can identify the update through specific One UI build versions for each model: S901EXXS7DWL8 for Galaxy S22, S906EXXS7DWL8 for Galaxy S22 Plus, and S908EXXS7DWL8 for Galaxy S22 Ultra.

What’s New in the January 2024 Update?

The key feature of the January 2024 firmware update is the inclusion of the January 2024 security patch. This patch addresses a total of 75 vulnerabilities in the Android OS, consisting of one critical, 68 high-risk, and several moderate-risk vulnerabilities.

In addition, Samsung has resolved more than 80 security issues specific to Galaxy devices. Among these fixes is a vulnerability that permitted users to view notifications of other users in multi-user settings (only for tablets). The update also addresses security gaps in the My Files app that could potentially allow attackers to create files or pair Bluetooth devices without user consent.

Samsung has decided to withhold certain vulnerability details in their January 2024 firmware update to prevent potential exploitation by attackers.

How to check if the update is available for you:

The update can be accessed and installed through the “Software Update” section in the device settings. It’s an initial rollout, so the availability might vary, taking hours or days to reach all Galaxy S22 smartphones. Users who have received the update notification are advised to install it promptly to benefit from the enhanced security and functionality improvements.

Samsung is also rolling out the January 2024 security patch to many other Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Flip, Z Fold series, and more. You can check the official Samsung website or your phone’s settings to see if the update is available for your device.

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Samsung has begun rolling out the stable Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update to the Galaxy S22 series in Europe. The update was previously available to beta testers, but it is now being made available to all Galaxy S22 users in the region.

The update is expected to be rolled out to other regions in the coming weeks. To check for the update, navigate to Settings » Software update and tap Download and Install. The update is approximately 3.1GB in size (via Sammobile).

This is the second major Android OS update for the Galaxy S22 series. Samsung has promised to release four major Android OS updates to the series, and it has now delivered two of them. The Galaxy S22 will also receive the Android 15 update in late 2024 and the Android 16 update in late 2025.

One UI 6 introduces a plethora of new features, including substantial visual alterations to the Quick Settings panel, the Lockscreen, and the Notification panel. 

Additionally, it introduces a new Studio video editor app, a novel Auto Blocker setting to enhance the device’s security, and an assortment of other minor improvements.

You can learn more about the features of OneUI 6 here.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series users have voiced concerns about the performance of the primary rear camera in low-light conditions, particularly when capturing neon signs or other light sources. In response to these complaints, Samsung acknowledged the issue in March and assured users that a software update was in the works to address the problem. Initially slated for an April release, the update was delayed but is now expected to be included in the upcoming software update.

Software Update in the Works

Samsung recently confirmed that the development of the software patch is complete and it will be rolled out as part of an upcoming software update. As the July 2023 security patch has already been released for the Galaxy S22 series, users anticipate that the fix for blown-out neon signs will likely arrive in the August 2023 security update.

The announcement was made on the Samsung Community Forum for Korea, where a moderator responded to a user’s inquiry about the update’s status. The moderator stated that the patch will be released in the next software update, although a specific date has not yet been determined. Samsung has assured users that they will be promptly informed once the software update date is confirmed.

In addition to concerns about neon signs, users have also reported noise in images taken in low-light conditions, particularly when capturing the sky. It is hoped that the forthcoming update will address this issue as well.

Overall, Samsung aims to improve the low-light camera performance of the Galaxy S22 series through an upcoming software update, providing users with enhanced image quality and a more satisfying photography experience.

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Samsung has recently rolled out the June 2023 security update for its Galaxy S22 series in Europe and Latin America. Now, the update is making its way to North America, specifically the United States.

The new security update, with firmware versions S90xUSQU2CWE7 for carrier-locked models and S90xU1UEU2CWE8 for unlocked models, is now available for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Users on Dish Wireless, Metro PCS, and T-Mobile networks can update their devices accordingly.

What’s new in this June 2023 security update for Galaxy S22?

This update primarily focuses on enhancing device security, addressing over 60 security vulnerabilities identified in Galaxy smartphones and tablets. However, no new features or performance improvements are mentioned in the official changelog provided by Samsung.

According to Samsung’s updated security bulletin, the June 2023 patch incorporates 53 fixes from Google for Android-related security flaws (CVEs). Among these, three are classified as critical, while 50 are considered highly important. Additionally, Samsung has addressed 11 security vulnerabilities specific to their devices.

The South Korean company has disclosed details about three of these vulnerabilities, known as Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVEs). Information regarding the remaining vulnerabilities will be revealed once all Galaxy phones and tablets have received the June 2023 patch or subsequent security updates. The three disclosed flaws impact Galaxy devices running Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. One vulnerability affects devices using Exynos chips, while the others are related to flaws in Knox and its CC (Common Criteria) mode.

To check for the new update on their Galaxy S22 series phones, US users can navigate to Settings > Software update and select Download and Install.

Looking ahead, Samsung plans to release the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for the Galaxy S22 series later this year. The phones were initially launched with Android 12, followed by the Android 13 update and the One UI 5.1 update in previous months.

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Samsung has expanded its Certified Re-Newed program in the US by including last year’s flagship Galaxy S22 models in its offering. The program offers refurbished smartphones at a lower price point, with the reassurance of a brand-new battery and a 1-year warranty. Compared to refurbished phones sold on Amazon, Samsung’s program offers the additional advantage of maintaining the device’s waterproof seal.

The refurbished Galaxy S22 is available in two storage options of 128GB and 256GB, priced at $619 and $669 respectively. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is also available in two storage variants of 128GB and 256GB, priced at $919 and $1,019 respectively. The Galaxy S22+ comes in only a 128GB storage option and is priced at $769.

While Samsung’s refurbished phones may come at a higher price point than those sold on Amazon, the additional benefits are worth considering for those in the market for a high-end smartphone. The brand-new battery ensures that the device can operate at its best, while the warranty provides customers with peace of mind. Moreover, the ability to use the phone underwater without any worries is a significant advantage, making the refurbished Galaxy S22 models almost as good as brand-new ones.

The launch of Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S22 models is good news for budget-conscious smartphone buyers who are looking for a flagship phone without paying the full price. However, with the price difference between refurbished and brand-new phones being relatively small, some buyers may opt to go for the latest model, the Galaxy S23, instead. Nonetheless, Samsung’s program offers a viable option for those who want a high-quality smartphone at a lower cost.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series has received the latest April 2023 security update in the US. The update comes with firmware version S90xU1UES2CWCC and is intended for the unlocked versions of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. The update fixes 64 security flaws found in Galaxy devices, making the phones more secure. It may also come with general bug fixes and stability improvements.

Users with unlocked Galaxy S22 devices in the US can download the update by going to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and Install. Alternatively, they can download the new firmware file from Samsung’s firmware database and flash it manually using the Odin tool via a Windows PC.

Samsung released the Galaxy S22 series last year, equipped with Android 12. Since their release, the phones have received monthly security updates, and in late 2022, they received the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update. Recently, they also received the One UI 5.1 update, which added more software features.

The April 2023 security update first arrived in South Korea and then expanded to Europe and other parts of the world before reaching the US. Users in other regions can expect to receive the update in the coming weeks. With this update, Samsung demonstrates its commitment to maintaining its devices’ security and providing timely updates to its users.

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The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max had just recently been launched in the global market. It is the company’s latest flagship grade handset, and it appears that the device has managed to beat some other high end competitors in a battery life comparison.

This battery comparison test was done by PhoneArena on its YouTube channel. In the test, the tech publication compared the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max to other flagship grade smartphones. This includes the like of the Google Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6 Pro, and even the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. While this is admittedly not a very diverse lineup, the Pixel 7 Pro is one of the latest premium device, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of iPhone 14 Pro series biggest competitors in the ultra premium segment.

Here, we can see the new 2022 iPhones dominating the list in multiple tests. The first had the smartphone put through a simulator to replicate typical web browsing. Both iPhone 14 Pro models were hours ahead of the competition. Taking a look at the results:

• ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max: 19 hrs & 5 mins
• ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌: 16 hrs & 18 mins
• Pixel 7 Pro: 14 hrs & 19 mins
• Pixel 7: 13 hrs & 56 mins
• Galaxy S22 Ultra: 13 hrs & 17 mins
• Pixel 6 Pro: 13 hrs & 13 mins

In the second test, all of the smartphones had to play the same YouTube video until they died out, with each handset having 100 percent brightness levels. The iPhone 14 Pro Max managed to dominate the list again, while the results of the Pixel 7 Pro managed to edge over the iPhone 14 Pro model. The top end iPhone 14 model recorded 11 hours of playback, while the Pixel 7 Pro had 9 hours and 39 minutes. Base iPhone 14 Pro offered around 9 hours and 14 minutes of runtime. While one would assume that its because both iPhones have the biggest batteries, but in actuality the two models have the smallest battery capacities in the entire list. So, Apple has clearly managed to offer a stellar battery life performance on its latest smartphones.

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Samsung has been running the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 beta program for multiple smartphones across different regions for the last few weeks. However, the company is yet to reveal the list of eligible devices and update rollout plan.

Ahead of that, a report has now emerged detailing the handsets that may get access to the latest version of Android before 2023. Let’s check out which Samsung phones will be the first to receive the One UI 5.0 stable update.

According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung will update two generations of its flagship smartphones to One UI 5.0 stable based on Android 13 by the end of 2022. What’s more interesting is that the South Korean tech giant will also deliver this update to a mid-ranger during this same period.

The device in question is none other than Galaxy A53. If this is true, then, the A53 will become the first A series phone to receive the latest Android update alongside the flagships.

With that out of the way, here’s the list of Samsung handsets that are said to get Android 13 stable update before 2023.

• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S22 Plus
• Galaxy S21 Plus
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S21
• Galaxy A53

Though Samsung’s update plan seems good based on this report, it actually falls behind Oppo’s. The latter has already rolled out the Android 13 stable update for its as well as OnePlus’ 2022 flagships.

Anyway, Samsung is ahead of all Android OEMs in terms of longer support. It is the only brand to offer 4 generations of Android updates and 5 years of security updates.

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Flipkart and Amazon have scheduled their annual mega sale events in India for September 23. This festive season sale will begin a day early for subscribers on September 22.

Further, some of the deals are already live ahead of the stipulated dates. Also, certain offers can be availed on other platforms as well.

Therefore, to help our readers, we have compiled multiple deal stories focussing on a single brand. Here, in this article, let’s take a look at all the best offers and deals on Samsung.

The availability of the below-listed deals and offers varies. Hence, we have also specified the platform for your convenience.

Best Samsung Deals and Offers: Flipkart Big Billion Days, Amazon Great Indian Festival & Samsung Festive NO MO FOMO Sale

Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy S22 Plus

Galaxy S22

Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Galaxy M53 5G

Galaxy M33 5G

Galaxy F23 5G

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022

Galaxy Tab A8 

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Over the last couple of days, we have been various reports related to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra regarding its possible specifications. Now, new information from a reliable source has revealed additional details regarding its rear design.

The news arrives from known tipster Ice Universe, who shared the news on Twitter. Looking at the tweet, Ice Universe states that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will launch with the same exact design for the rear camera module as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. In other words, the next gen flagship smartphone will practically be identical to its predecessor, at least from the rear.

Ice Universe further added that “I think this design is good and can continue to be used, it is simple and natural.” This basically means that the P shared camera placements on the top left corner will make a reappearance next year. For those unaware, the Galaxy S22 Ultra had launched to positive reception overall for its entire specs, feature set, design, and the fact that it was practically a Note series model in terms of its functionality.

100% confirmed that the Samsung S23 Ultra will maintain the exact same camera design as the S22 Ultra, I think this design is good and can continue to be used, it is simple and natural. pic.twitter.com/wzZZUEOcIi

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) August 25, 2022

There have been other design leaks in recent times, but those typically showcased the design with an entirely revamped camera on the back. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report as of right now, so take this information with a pinch of salt for now.

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Reports have revealed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be Samsung’s first phone to feature a 200-megapixel camera. The South Korean company has already launched 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP1 and HP3 sensors. However, none of these sensors are expected to be available on the S23 Ultra. According to reliable tipster Ice Universe, it will be equipped with the unannounced ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor.

The tipster claims that he is very sure that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature the unreleased HP2 sensor. The detailed specifications of the HP2 sensor are not known yet.

According to tipster Chun, Samsung will only use the HP2 sensor on its Ultra-branded flagships. He added that the HP1 and HP3 camera sensors will be available on the Galaxy A-series and on smartphones by Chinese brands.

So far, reports have revealed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have the ISOCELL HP2 as its primary camera. It will be assisted by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 10-megapixel periscope zoom camera with 10x optical zoom support.

While there is no word on the front camera of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. It is likely to retain the 40-megapixel camera, which comes with features like autofocus and 60fps 4K video shooting. While the S23 Ultra is expected to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform, there is no word on its other specifications.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to launch in Q1 2023. It is likely to be accompanied by the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23 Plus. At present, the rumor mill is focused on the Unpacked event, which is scheduled to take place on Aug. 10. The company will unveil devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the Galaxy Watch 5 series, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at the event.

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Xiaomi’s biggest flagship of the year, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is finally here. And just a quick look at the specs sheet shows us that the phone delivered in the hardware department. It comes with the biggest camera sensors on a smartphone, promising an exceptional photography experience. But a large camera alone does not guarantee that it’s the best in the segment. While we are in the process of reviewing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and its siblings from the series, today, let’s take a quick look at Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

So it’s going to be a battle of the Ultras!

Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Design

Design is a highly subjective department. But there are still some factors that affect the general perception of any design, which includes color options, symmetry, material, and integrity of the body.
Since the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Galaxy S22 Ultra are both top-end flagships, their respective brands have ensured best-in-class materials and finish. But note that both are bulky flagships, weighing over 220 grams, making it uncomfortable to use with one hand. 

That said, let’s take a closer look at the Xiaomi 12S Ultra model first. The Leica branding shines through the back, reminding us that the popular German camera maker has found a new smartphone partner. While the design isn’t flashy, the 12S Ultra still looks huge from the back. The 1-inch sensor make its presence felt but the overall eco-friendly leather back, muted colors, and symmetrical design, ensures that the design is pleasant to look at. 

On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 Ultra brings a more open design with the cameras at the back, placed separately. This makes for a cleaner design, but there are a lot of people who hate this design. So, whether you’ll love or hate this design is highly subjective. The phone comes with an aluminum frame (like the Xiaomi model) and features a glass back. That said, the S22 Ultra has fancier color options, and there’s no surprise that its Burgundy model is a fan favorite. 

Display

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra brings interesting upgrades in terms of display, even though it features a slightly smaller 6.73-inch AMOLED panel. The phone comes a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate (adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz), the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, the Gorilla Glass Victus protection by Corning, and an in-display fingerprint reader.

The S22 Ultra matches the Xiaomi model in most features, but surprisingly lacks Dolby Vision support. However, it has an extremely bright display with a peak brightness of 1750 nits vs 1500 on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.

Having said that, you can’t go wrong with both the phones when it comes to the display department. 

Specs & Software

Since the Xiaomi 12S Ultra was recently announced in the second half of 2022, it features upgraded hardware. It comes with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, bringing better peak performance and significantly better power efficiency. So battery life on the 12S Ultra should be better than the S22 Ultra.
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra maxes out at 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. But the S22 Ultra takes things up a notch with 12GB of RAM and 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. 

Both run on Android 13 with Xiaomi model coming with MIUI 13 while Samsung model getting OneUI 4.1.

Camera

Both the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Galaxy S22 Ultra come with exceptional cameras for a smartphone. But on paper, the 12S Ultra seems to have an edge not only because of its extra large sensor but also because of its new partnership with Leica. The Xiaomi model comes with a 50.3MP main camera with OIS and f/1.9 aperture. This is paired with three other sensors – a 48MP periscope 5x zoom camera, a 48MP ultra wide camera and finally a 3D ToF sensor for depth. On the front, it features a powerful 32MP shooter. 

Coming to the Samsung model, the phone matches the four sensors on the 12S Ultra. The configuration is as follows: A high-resolution 108MP primary sensor, a 10MP periscope shooter with dual-pixel PDAF and 10x optical zoom, another 10MP telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom, and finally a 12MP Ultra Wide 120-degrees sensor with Super Steady Video. 

We have already seen how amazing the S22 Ultra’s camera setup is, but we will have to wait and see if the Xiaomi 12S Ultra can actually beat this camera in every department. Only a real life comparison can confirm this, which is in the pipeline at Gizmochina, so stay tuned. Selfies are taken care by a 40MP shooter on the front.  

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a large 5000mAh battery with fast 67W wired and 67W wireless charging. While the S22 Ultra matches the battery capacity, the 45W charging speed is a bit disappointing for a 2022 flagship. Plus, the wireless charging is still relatively slow at 15W on the Galaxy model. 

As we have seen above, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a more efficient chipset and a smaller display, so it’s possible that its battery life could be better than the S22 Ultra in real life.
 

Price

You can currently find the Xiaomi 12S Ultra for about $1200/€1170, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra is available for around $900/€1100 online.
Being an older model, the S22 Ultra has the price advantage, but if you want the best of 2022 flagship, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is actually a better bet. 

That said, if you are still confused about which one to get, it’s wise to wait for real world tests and reviews of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra before making the final purchase decision.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

PROs

• New and better chipset
• Powerful cameras
• Good Design
• Dolby Vision certified display

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Bulky form factor

Galaxy S22 Ultra

PROs

• Wider Availability
• Brighter Display
• More affordable

CONS

• Inferior chipset
• Bulky Form Factor

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The Galaxy S22 Ultra is currently the most advanced and expensive slab smartphone from Samsung. According to a new report, it was the most preferred premium smartphone in India in the month of March 2022.

A Hindustan Times report says that Samsung accounted for a whopping 81% of the Indian smartphone market in the above ₹1,00,000 price category in March 2022. The news outlet cites data from Counterpoint Research.

Most interestingly, 74% of the shipments came from the Galaxy S22 Ultra alone. In other words, the Galaxy S22 Ultra was the most shipped premium smartphone in India in the third month of 2022.

Additionally, Samsung also had a 38% market share in the above ₹30,000 price segment during the same period. In the whole of Q1 2022, this figure stood at 63% compared to 55% in Q1 2021.

This clearly suggests that the South Korean electronics giant did pretty well in the competitive Indian smartphone market. But the question is has the company managed to continue the momentum after March?

Unfortunately, we don’t have an answer for it right now. Going by the shipment data of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it sure looks like a pent-up demand for the Galaxy Note, an iconic stylus-equipped premium smartphone lineup, which the Galaxy S22 Ultra has replaced after two years of hiatus.

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Samsung is offering the Galaxy S22 Ultra‘s new color variant in a special promotional deal. Now, the company’s top end flagship model in the new Green color option will be available at a discounted price under 70,000 INR (roughly 902 US Dollars). So here’s how to avail this deal.

For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy S22 Ultra is available in a Burgundy, Phantom Black, and Phantom White color options. Now, the brand has released the device in a Green variant as well. Although, this version of the smartphone will only be available in the 256GB of internal storage, which is the base variant of the flagship phone. In other words, the 512GB and 1TB storage configurations are only offered with the Burgundy and Phantom Black options.

Interestingly, the company is offering the new Green Galaxy S22 Ultra with a new promotional deal as well. In a new deal, Samsung is giving prospective buyers an upgrade bonus of 12,000 INR (roughly 154 US Dollars). It is marketing this deal as ‘old device value,’ which helps bring down the cost of the Galaxy S22 Ultra by about 31,000 INR (roughly 399 US Dollars). This deal seems to target existing owners of flagship grade handset’s that are looking for an upgrade.

So with all of these deals combined, the cost of the Galaxy S22 Ultra Green color option would be around 66,999 INR (roughly 902 US Dollars). Notably, the brand has also included a Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch as well with this deal, which costs 26,999 INR (roughly 864 US Dollars), for just 2,999 INR (roughly 39 US Dollars). Simply put, owners of a three year old Galaxy Note 10 Plus can available the smartwatch and the new Galaxy S22 Ultra for just 70,000 INR.

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A few months back, Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 Ultra in the Indian market. However, the device was only released in three color options namely the Phantom Black, Phantom White, and Burgundy. Today, the brand has released the Green shade of the device in the region.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in Green color is priced at Rs. 1,09,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The phone is already up for sale in Samsung online & offline stores, Amazon India, and other retail stores in the country.

Those who buy the device company will also get the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 worth Rs. 26,999 for just Rs. 2,999. Existing Galaxy Note, Galaxy S, Z Fold, and Z Flip users are also eligible for an upgrade bonus.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Specifications  

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a Quad-HD+ resolution of 3088 x 1440 pixels and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The display on the device doubles up as an in-display fingerprint reader.

As for the optics, it has a 108MP + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 10MP (3x) + 10MP (10x periscope) quad-rear camera system and a 40MP selfie camera lens.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery. The phone has 45W wired and 15W wireless fast charging support. Lastly, the phone runs on Android 1 OS and has Samsung One UI 4.1 on top.

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Samsung Electronics has just released a new model of its top end Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship device in India. The most expensive version in the lineup will now be available in a new 1TB storage configuration option.

For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant had just recently launched its latest flagship Galaxy S22 series in India. This included the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, the Ultra variant was only available in two storage options, namely 12GB of RAM paired with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. But now, the brand has released the Galaxy S22 Ultra with 12GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of internal storage.

Apart from the notably bump in storage capacity, there is no other change in this particular model apart from its pricing. While the base Galaxy S22 Ultra with 256GB costs 109,999 INR (roughly 1,440 US Dollars) and the 512GB versions costs 118,999 INR (roughly 1,560 US Dollars), the new 1TB option is priced at 134,999 INR (roughly 1,770 US Dollars). As of right now, the device can be bought in the Phantom Black, Phantom White and Burgundy colors, but the Green option is still not available in India.

Talking about its specifications, it still packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging as well. It boots Android 12 OS based One UI 4.1 out of the box and sports a 6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display that has a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the rear, it houses a 108 megapixel quad camera setup, while the front has a 40 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Samsung had just recently held an #EpicUnboxing event with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This event took place on March 5 and saw great success since it involved over 1820 customers who pre-booked the Galaxy S22 Ultra across 17 different cities, which set a new Guinness World Record.

It’s official! Most people unboxing simultaneously – multiple venues. The #GalaxyS22 Ultra has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSᵀᴹ. @GWR
#OfficiallyAmazing #guinnessworldrecords #EpicUnboxing #Samsung

— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) March 5, 2022

This world record was set for the most number of people unboxing simultaneously at multiple venues. The South Korean tech giant had recently broken another record, where its Galaxy S22 series became the most pre-booked Samsung device with over 100,000 orders in just 72 hours. The #EpicUnboxing event was also the company’s way of thanking its early buying customers by giving out limited edition boxed created specifically for this record attempt.

An #EpicUnboxing like never before. #GalaxyS22 Ultra #Samsung pic.twitter.com/1popjMSK0J

— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) March 5, 2022

In the limited edition box, customers are treated to a Galaxy Watch4 smartwatch and another surprise gift of Galaxy Buds2 TWS earbuds. Furthermore, the limited edition Galaxy S22 Ultra box also contains a special thank you note in seed paper as well in India. Notably, the world record arrives ahead of the Galaxy S22 series’ launch in India, which is set to officially hit stores on March 11.

According to Aditya Babbar, Senior Director at Samsung, “It is indeed a big day for us and I’m extremely proud to be a part of the team which managed this record breaking event across 17 cities. I am thankful to all our consumers and epic fans who came together to makes this a truly historic day for Samsung. With #EpicUnboxing we have officially entered the Guinness World Records and we are delighted that we could celebrate this epic achievement with our fans.”

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Samsung announced the Galaxy S22 series earlier this month at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Out of all three phones, the Galaxy S22 Ultra offers the best mobile technology from the South Korean tech giant. One of the key features of this premium slab smartphone is its bright display. Turns out the screen material used by the company is from last year.

A report by The Elec says that the OLED material set on the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the same as the one found on Galaxy S21. It is officially called M11. Despite that, it offers a better peak brightness level of 1,750 nits.

Usually, Samsung Electronics introduces new OLED material set on the Galaxy S series. The company has been doing this from the Galaxy S10 series to Galaxy S21 Ultra. For the first time, it has broken this streak.

Samsung Display display uses M series of material sets for the OLED panels, which it supplies to Samsung Electronics and Apple. For those unaware, an OLED material set consists of red, green and blue pixels’ dopant, host, as well as prime.

The publication’s sources suggest that Samsung may have opted for an older tech to control the cost, and therefore,  focus more on the shipments on the Galaxy S22 series when compared to the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S20 series. So far, the pre-order numbers are positive from multiple regions.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S22+ also uses the M11 material set, which is an upgrade over M10 found on the Galaxy S21+. However, the vanilla Galaxy S22 still comes with the older M10 just like its predecessor Galaxy S21.

Further, Samsung is planning to utilize the M9 material set for its mid to low-end smartphones in 2022, which is an upgrade over M8 used in 2020. The latest M12 material set is expected to debut on the next-gen foldables from Samsung and iPhone 14 series, an upgrade over M11 found on their predecessors.

Finally, Samsung Display is expected to sell OLED panels with legacy E series material set to Chinese smartphone brands at a lowered price tag.

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Samsung Electronics had recently announced its latest flagship series of Galaxy S22 smartphones. Soon after the launch, the pre-orders went live, which broke records in many regions. In South Korea alone, the Galaxy S22 series pre-orders crossed an impressive 1 million.

According to the South Korean tech giant, the number of pre-orders on the first day surpassed 300,000. This marked the highest domestic record among any Samsung Galaxy series smartphone. The previous record was held by the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 that were released back in August 2021. And just a week after, this figure swelled to include a total of 1.02 million units in pre-orders, which is the highest ever. This means that the Galaxy S22 series has dethroned the Galaxy S8 that saw the highest ever pre-orders, which hit 1,004,000 (Via ZDNet).

Out of the entire lineup, the top end Galaxy S22 Ultra accounted for 60 percent of all pre-orders, which arrives as no surprise considering this particular model would even attract Galaxy Note fans as well. The company didn’t see success in its home market alone, its pre-orders broke record in other regions as well. We had previously reported on Samsung breaking records in India as well, with pre-orders reaching more than 70,000 units in just 12 hours.

So, the figure has likely gone up since then as well. Similarly, the brand also saw great success in the US as well. As per the official Samsung Newsroom US, the Galaxy S22 series saw record breaking pre-orders in the region, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra being the most popular model here as well. Bryan Choi, a senior Samsung executive, added that “We’re thrilled that these devices have already become among our most popular ever.”

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the top-end model in the flagship S22 lineup but it seems the model may not have a smooth sail in the market. There are indications that some early units of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, mainly in regions with the Exynos chip powering the device may be having a display problem.

Multiple reports have surfaced online of new owners of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in Exynos regions complaining of having display problems on their devices. It seems the problem is that the users observed a weird pixelated horizontal line across the smartphone’s display. The said line seems to be found at about the same position for all the customers who have complained about it at the moment.

Although there are still regions, including the United States where Snapdragon models will be shipped, it is unclear whether the issue is related to the chipset deployed in the units. The fact however is that all the Galaxy S22 Ultra units that are having pixelated line problems are known to be powered by the Exynos 2200 chipset. The Exynos chip came under scrutiny recently when Geekbench performance data showed that Apple’s Bionic chip deployed in the iPhone 11 outperformed the latest Exynos flagship SoC. Although a conclusion cannot be drawn based on performance tests alone, it could point to some issues with the new chip, which has also had issues of overheating reported.

It was also observed that the horizontal line issue was only present when the device was on 1440p mode and switching the screen mode to Vivid provided a fix for the issue. This may point to the possibility that this could be a software issue that could easily be resolved when the regular updates for the device roll in. There has been no official response by Samsung to the issue at this time, but we expect a response or action in a short while.

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 series was officially launched two weeks ago, and it seems like the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the highlight of the series this year with its inclusion of the S-Pen from the Note series, its industry-leading LTPO AMOLED display, and the company’s latest and greatest camera setup yet in a smartphone. In fact, demand is so high that pre-orders now go as far back as April for customers to collect their Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

However, before you drop over 1000 Euros(or over 1000 USD/1 lakh) on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, DxOMark just released its latest camera review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the device only managed to score 131 points, the same as last year’s Oppo Find X3 Pro.

Let’s start with the pros. DxOMark mentions that the photos from the S22 Ultra have a pleasant white balance and colours in all conditions. The device also keeps good exposure in most scenes with its wide dynamic range. For portrait, photos out of the S22 Ultra achieve a natural simulated bokeh effect with its near-accurate corner detection.

As for zoom, the S22 Ultra was Samsung’s greatest leap in smartphone zoom photography. It was able to preserve the nice colours and exposure at all zoom settings. Video performance is as expected in the flagship segment with its fast and smooth autofocus, good video stabilisation when walking while recording, good exposure and wide dynamic range in bright light and indoor video.

As for the camera’s shortcomings, the S22 Ultra has comparatively slow autofocus for photos in many lighting conditions, one where the Oppo Find X3 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max do better than the S22 Ultra. DxOMark also pointed out that another lacklustre area of the S22 Ultra’s camera is its inconsistent sharpness between video frames when the camera is moving while recording, especially in low light.

Do take note the model tested by DxOMark is the Exynos 2200 model that is only available in Europe and the UK. So if you’re from the US, Canada, Middle East, India or other Asian regions, you will be getting the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset instead. DxOMark did reply that they will be also be testing out the Snapdragon variant of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra this year as well, and they will be publishing the review once they have received the device from overseas. 

This practice also serves as a great comparison of the camera performance between the Exynos and Snapdragon variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. This is because although both variants share the same camera sensors front and back, both the chipsets have different ISPs which may have different imaging algorithms and computational photography software. In turn, the identical sensors churn out two different photos due to the different Exynos and Snapdragon processors under the hood.

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Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event globally, After teasing for days, the company has finally revealed the pricing of its latest flagship smartphones in India. Let’s check out how much they cost in the country.

First and foremost, the Galaxy S22 family of premium smartphones is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC instead of the Exynos 2200 chipset in India. No matter which model you purchase, whether it is Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra, you will get a phone with the latest chip from Qualcomm.

Secondly, apart from the ultra, the vanilla and plus are not getting all the official colors in the region at launch. Even for the former, one of the three official colors is not available for the top memory variant. Sadly, there are no official online-exclusive colors as well.

Talking about storage, the Galaxy S22 Ultra maxes out at 512GB rather than 1TB. On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ are limited to 256GB just like in other markets.

Coming to the price, the newest Galaxy S series phones start at ₹72,999 in India. They go all the way up to ₹1,18,999.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series India Price and Colors

Galaxy S22

• Memory Variants
  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹72,999
  • 8GB + 256GB – ₹76,999
• Colors
  • Phantom Black
  • Phantom White
  • Green

Galaxy S22+

• Memory Variants
  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹84,999
  • 8GB + 256GB – ₹88,999
• Colors
  • Phantom Black
  • Phantom White
  • Green

Galaxy S22 Ultra

• Memory Variants
  • 12GB + 256GB – ₹1,09,999
  • 12GB + 512GB – ₹1,18,999
• Colors
  • Burgundy
  • Phantom Black
  • Phantom White (only 256GB)

Unfortunately, Samsung neither revealed the pre-order/sale dates nor shared any information on launch offers. We expect the company to make an announcement regarding these soon.

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The Galaxy S22 Ultra, just like its predecessor, comes without a charger in-box. Many users will be okay with this if they already got Samsung’s standard 25W brick lying around. However, the S22 Ultra comes with 45W fast charging, which raises the question of whether it’s worth paying an additional $50 for a fresh 45W brick.

Sammobile has put the flagship phone to the test, comparing its 45W charging capabilities to that of charging speeds with the standard 25W, to help you decide.

Now, Samsung claims that the 45W charging on the S22+ and S22 Ultra can fill up their batteries to 50% in under 20 minutes, suggesting that the company has made some improvements in the department compared to previous flagships.

But as clear from the video test above, while 45W is indeed faster, the difference between it and 25W is negligible. The S22 Ultra charged up to 45% with the 45W charger and 39% with the 25W charger after 20 minutes, which is a mere 6% disparity. This difference remains more or less consistent as the battery reaches 100%, with charging using the 45W brick being only 4 minutes faster than the lower wattage charger.

To conclude, spending an additional $30 to get a 45W charger for a few minutes faster 0-100% charging time on the Galaxy S22 Ultra wouldn’t make sense. You’d be better off with the $19.99 25W standard charger (vs the $49.99 45W charger). Not only does it offer better value for money, but it’s also slightly lighter.

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We are back again with our new list of top stories from the previous week. Lots of things happened last week. Most importantly, Samsung announced its flagship smartphones and tablets of 2022. Then, out of the blue, Google dropped the first Developer Preview of Android 13.  At the same time, the search giant ended support for one of the Pixel series. Let’s take a look at these and a lot more in our ‘latest Top Stories from Last Week’ segment.

Before we continue, we would like to inform you that the stories selected here are based on our opinion. Further, they are listed in no particular order.  Since everyone’s choices differ from others, we would like to know your picks in the comment section below.

Top Stories from Last Week

Galaxy S22 series – The next big thing from Samsung

Samsung’s next big thing is finally here in the form of the Galaxy S22 series. The South Korean tech unveiled its latest flagship smartphones with a fanfare at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 9 (Wednesday).

The company has introduced multiple changes in the new models. Firstly, all three devices arrive with a new design. The Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ are only slightly different from their predecessors, whereas the Galaxy S22 Ultra has been completely revamped with a built-in S Pen. In fact, the latter is more of a Galaxy Note than a Galaxy S.

The two cheaper models come with updated primary and telephoto cameras. The plus and ultra offer the brightest display on a smartphone. Finally, in some markets, these phones are powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2200 SoC with AMD RDNA architecture-based Xclipse GPU.

Galaxy Tab S8 series – Notch and a 14.6-inch screen

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8 series alongside the Galaxy S22 series. The family consists of three models like the phones – vanilla, plus, and ultra.

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the first ‘Ultra’-branded tablet from Samsung, has a massive 14.6-inch AMOLED display. The screen also includes a notch housing two cameras.

The Galaxy Tab S8 and the Galaxy Tab S8+ are regularly sized tablets. But the vanilla variant has an LCD panel instead of AMOLED like the other two. 

All three are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. They also have support for the S Pen stylus.

Android 13 Developer Preview out ahead of Android 12L Stable release

Even before Android 12L could hit the stable channel, Google has already released the Android 13 Developer Preview. Anyone with Pixel 4 or above devices can try out the upcoming version of Android.

Android 13, which is codenamed Tiramisu, is a polished version of Android 12. So don’t expect major changes like the transition from Android 11 to Android 12.

According to a timeline shared by Googe, beta builds will be out around April, followed by stable in June or July. Anyway, this schedule is only applicable for Pixels.

Dynamic theme coming to non-Pixel devices

Google has officially revealed that the Android 12’s monet dynamic theme engine will be soon available on devices from popular OEMs like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others. However, the search didn’t give a specific timeline.

Ahead of this announcement, a report had already disclosed that the Android 12 dynamic theming engine will be a requirement for GMS approval from March 14. This means the feature should come to non-Pixel devices in the next few weeks, at least, in the form of beta.

Google ends support for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

The Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL received their final software update last week. The system update merely brings February 2022 security patches.

The Pixel 3 series debuted in October 2018 with Android 9.0 Pie. Throughout their lifetime, the handsets received 3 Android updates (up to Android 12).

The Pixel 3 XL has made a name for itself in history for its ‘bathtub notch’.

OnePlus plans to discuss OxygenOS 13 with users

OnePlus and OPPO are expected to introduce a unified operating system based on Android 13 later this year. Ahead of that, the former has scheduled an Open Ears Forum (OEF) to discuss the said software with its userbase.

As of now, OnePlus is still calling it OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13. Perhaps, the name change may happen once the software reaches the release phase.

That said, the event is planned for February 28 and the registrations for it are open until February 18.

Bunch of upcoming Motorola phones leak in renders

Popular leaker Evan Blass shared press renders of five forthcoming Motorola smartphones on February 9. As he does with Motorola leaks, he merely described the codenames of these phones instead of their actual marketing names.

These handsets called Hawaii+, Dubai, Rogue, Rhode, and Austin belong to multiple price segments. For instance, one of them has an under-display camera, while another features a thick chin.

We expect to learn more about these devices in the coming days.

Infinix debuts its first 5G smartphone – ZERO 5G

Infinix ZERO 5G made its global debut in Nigeria as the brand’s first 5G smartphone. It is a mid-range offering with some interesting set of features.

The 6.78-inch 120Hz display (LCD) touting handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimesnity 900 SoC coupled with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. Unlike most phones in the segment, it sports a 13MP 2x telephoto camera.

In addition to a dedicated MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack, the device is backed by a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Realme grew stronger globally in Q4 2021

A Canalys report revealed that Realme entered the top 5 in 30 markets globally. For the first time, the brand made it to the list in key markets like Germany, Peru, Colombia, and Western Europe.

In India alone, the company grew 48% YoY. As a result, its market share rose to 17% in the region. In Western Europe and Europe, it registered growths of a whopping 1365% and 450% respectively.

Hope for new BlackBerry smartphones dies

In January, OnwardMobility reassured that a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a keyboard is on its way later this year after being delayed. Within a few weeks, a report from last week revealed that this project is dead.

It is said that OnwardMobility has lost its license to use the ‘BlackBerry’ name. The once-popular smartphone maker is reportedly distancing itself from its glorious days after selling its mobile patent portfolio in early February.

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Samsung unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones yesterday. The new lineup of handsets was accompanied by the latest generation of premium Android tablets dubbed as the Galaxy Tab S8 series. These two families of devices have two things in common – Armor Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+.

Last August, Samsung debuted the frames made of ‘armor aluminum’ on the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3. The company claims that it is the strongest aluminum used in modern smartphones.

Within a year, this material is now used on the Galaxy S22 series as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 series. For the latter, the firm says that it provides over 30% more scratch-resistant and 40% less prone to bending than the Galaxy Tab S7 series.

Apart from new frames, these phones and tablets also come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection for their displays. All three handsets, including the vanilla Galaxy S22 sport this glass on their back as well. For those unaware, the last-gen regular Galaxy S21 features a plastic rear panel.

Anyway, as YouTuber Zack (JerryRigEverything) says ‘Glass is glass and glass breaks’. Hence, despite featuring the strongest aluminum and glass, users may want to protect their latest Samsung Galaxy devices from accidental falls by using a case.

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Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S22 lineup and Galaxy Tab S8 series later today. Ahead of the launch, the rumor mill is working hard to leak everything about the upcoming flagship smartphones and tablets from Samsung. A fresh leak by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the variants, color options, and availability details of the Galaxy S22 lineup.

The new leak reveals that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will come in two flavors such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will be available in three colors such as black, white, and green. Shown below are the renders shared by Agarwal.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is likely to come in two variants such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage options. It is speculated to come in colors like Phantom Black and Phantom White. The S22 Ultra will be also available in burgundy and green colors in other markets. Unfortunately, these color variants are unlikely to be available in India at launch.

Reports have claimed that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be made available earlier while the S22/S22+ could be release later in some markets. As far as India is concerned, Agarwal claimed that the Galaxy S22 trio might go on sale starting March 11.

In the past, Samsung has prioritized in releasing Exynos variants of its flagship phones in India. However, this time around, the S22 trio coming to India will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. As previous reports have revealed, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be the company’s first S-series flagship to feature a dedicated slot to store the S-Pen stylus. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Galaxy S22 lineup for the Indian market.

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Samsung will be taking the wraps off the Galaxy S22 series on February 9. We are only two days away from the launch and leaks are not stopping since they began a few months back. The latest report on smartphones reveals their pricing and availability details for the company’s home market.

According to a report by ETNews (via SamMobile), the pre-registrations for the Galaxy S22 lineup in South Korea will start from February 14. Further, Samsung will accept pre-orders from February 21. Finally, the company will begin shipping to customers from February 25.

As far as price is concerned, the report says that Samsung has decided to retain the pricing of the Galaxy S21 series for the Galaxy S22 family in its home country despite an increase in manufacturing costs due to supply shortages. The firm has allocated around 700,000 to 800,000 units and aims to continue its market dominance without delaying the launch as well as increasing the price.

This means the base 128GB variant of the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ will start at ₩999,900 and ₩1199,000 respectively. These devices will be also offered in a 256GB version but the price for that is not mentioned in the report.

Lastly, the Galaxy S22 Ultra with built-in S Pen is said to retail at  ₩1452,000 and  ₩1599,400 for the 256GB and the 512GB memory configurations respectively. The handset will be also offered in a 1TB storage variant at an undisclosed price tag.

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Unlike this week, the upcoming week will be a busy one for smartphone launches. We have a total of five events. Out of this, two are for brand new devices. On the other hand, the remaining three conferences are for phones making their way to one of the important markets – India. 

Out of all, the most important event is Galaxy Unpacked 2022 by Samsung for the Galaxy S22 series. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 9. The conference will kickstart at 10 AM ET.

The South Korean tech giant is expected to announce three handsets, namely Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. They are also anticipated to be accompanied by three premium Android tablets, such as Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

All the aforementioned devices have leaked extensively multiple times in the last few months. The most interesting of all is Galaxy S22 Ultra as it will be the first Galaxy S smartphone with an in-built stylus.

Realme C35

The Realme C35 is set to launch on February 10. The phone’s global debut will happen in Thailand.

It is expected to come with a dewdrop-notched display, UNISOC T616 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 50MP primary camera, 8MP selfie camera, Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery.

In terms of design, the handset will resemble the brand’s latest flagship lineup – the Realme GT2 series.

Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S

The Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S are finally making their way to India on February 9. They will be not the only products at the event that will begin at 12 PM.

Xiaomi has also confirmed to announce the Redmi Smart TV X43 and the Redmi Smart Band Pro at this conference. The former is a new size model in the Redmi Smart TV X series, whereas the latter is the brand’s first fitness tracker with a rectangular display.

The phones are rumored to be costlier than their predecessors, however, the fitness tracker is said to carry an aggressive price tag.

Vivo T1 5G

The Vivo T1 5G will be the company’s second attempt at reviving an online-specific smartphone lineup in India. But the handset coming to the country will be different than the one sold in China with the same name.

The device for India will arrive with a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM/128GB UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and under  ₹20,000 price tag.

As far as the launch date is concerned, the Vivo T1 5G will go official on February 9 in India.

Tecno Pova 5G

TECNO POVA 5G is the brand’s first 5G smartphone. After making its global debut in Nigeria at the end of December, it is now heading to India on February 8 with an expected price tag of around ₹18,000-₹20,000.

The phone packs features like a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP + 2MP + AI len triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, HiOS 8 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

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Samsung has scheduled to launch the Galaxy S22 series on February 9. The smartphone series will have the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. Ahead of the series’ debut, we have learned most of its details including the specifications, pricing, and shipping dates. In fact, some first-party cases were also leaked recently. Now again, we have another case leak, and this time, we get to see way more cases of all the phones in the series.

TechInsider has shared multiple images of all these cases from different angles. These cases include simple silicone protective cases, kickstand-design cases, clear cases, and even textured cases.

Unsurprisingly, the cases do show the design of the phones. But, at this point, we have already seen the phones from all angles in the past leaks.

Apart from these cases, Samsung is also expected to launch the Smart LED View case and some leather case options. Although we are seeing these many case options, not all will be available in your region. Most of them would land up only in the US.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22, S22+ Specifications 

We know pretty much all the specs of the trio. The Samsung Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S22+ will have a larger 6.6-inch panel with the same display type and refresh rate. The S22 Ultra will have a 6.8-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The S22 and S22+ will be equipped with 12MP UW + 50MP W + 10MP telephoto triple rear cameras. The Ultra, on the other hand, will have a 108MP W+ 10MP telephoto+ 10MP periscope + 12MP UW quad rear camera setup.

The trio will be either powered by the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, depending on the region. 3700mAh, 4500mAh, and 5000mAh will be the battery capacities of the S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, respectively. The S22 will have a 25W fast charging support, whereas, the other two models will support 45W fast charging support.

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With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series being just around the corner, we have reported on various rumors regarding the upcoming flagship lineup. So now, here’s a roundup that sums up all we know so far.

Design and Display

The South Korean tech giant’s latest flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series, apparently does not feature any major redesign over its predecessor. Although, this still means that it will likely have a premium build. The base Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.1 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution (FHD+). Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra models are rumored to sport a larger 6.6 inch and 6.8 inch screens respectively. These panels are also AMOLED 2X displays, although, the Ultra variant is expected to offer a higher 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution (QHD+).

Similar to the last generation models, the new launches would also include at least 120Hz variable refresh rate support as well. Notably, the Galaxy S22 Ultra variant will be slightly more defined this year. By this we mean that its design will stand out from the vanilla and Plus models. It has straight edge corners similar to the classic Note series, along with support for S Pen stylus that will be housed within the smartphone’s body. The model will also no longer be featuring the large camera island module, rather, the lenses protrude directly from the rear panel.

Cameras

Talking about the Galaxy S22 and S22+ first, the two models feature a triple camera module on the rear. This comprises of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 10 megapixel telephoto sensor that offers at least 3x optical zoom. On the front, both smartphones will also feature a 10 megapixel selfie camera housed in a punch hole cutout.

Arriving at the high end version, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will house a 108 megapixel Super Clear lens with OIS support. Furthermore, it also features a 10 megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom and another 10 megapixel telephoto sensor with 10x zoom. The last sensor is a 12MP ultra wide camera. The selfie camera on this model is a 40 megapixel sensor, which is also housed in a punch hole cutout.

Specifications

Being a premium grade flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series is set to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC or its in house Exynos 2200 chipset. Although, the availability between the two chip variants depends on the market. For memory, the base and Plus model may start with 8GB of RAM, reportedly reaching up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Storage configurations may include a 128GB and 256GB variants. Similarly, the Ultra will also arrive in the same RAM and storage configurations, but its capacity is believed to top out at 512GB.

Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the Galaxy S22 Ultra, while the Galaxy S22 has a 3,700mAh battery capacity and the Plus model is houses a 4,500mAh battery pack. As per our recent report, the base model will only support 25W fast charging rates. The Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra will apparently offer 45W fast charging support. All models are expected to support wireless charging as well. In terms of software, the devices will likely run on Android 12 based OneUI 4.

Pricing and Launch

According to rumors, the Galaxy S22 series will start from 899 US Dollars for the vanilla variant. The higher end Galaxy S22+ is rumored to be priced at 1,099 US Dollars, with the Ultra arriving with an expensive 1,299 US Dollars price tag. Samsung is set to unveil these new smartphones during its Galaxy Unpacked launch event next month. The date of announcement is 9th of February 2022, with availability details being revealed during the same event. However, a separate report has hinted at Galaxy S22 Ultra deliveries taking up to 3 months due to delays. So stick around, as we will be covering the launch event.

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Samsung is scheduled to announce the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra on Feb. 9. These models will be announced through a virtual global launch event. Plenty of leaks has revealed the appearance and specifications of all three smartphones. Now, fresh findings that have appeared in the DEMKO certification platform have revealed the charging rates that could be supported by the Galaxy S22 family members.

Rumors have revealed that the Galaxy S22 will be housing a 3,700mAh battery. At the DEMKO certification, the S22 has appeared with its SM-S901E, SM-S901E/DS, and SM-S9010 model numbers. The certification shows that it may carry support for 25W rapid charging.

Fast charging speeds of #GalaxyS22Series, confirmed by UL (Demko) certification body.

–#GalaxyS22 (SM-S901E): 25W
–#GalaxyS22+ (SM-S906E): 45W
–#GalaxyS22Ultra (SM-S908E): 45W#Samsung #SamsungUnpacked pic.twitter.com/as32QA52e8

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) January 28, 2022

The Galaxy S22+ is likely to house a 4,500mAh battery. It has surfaced with model numbers SM-S906E, SM-S906E/DS, and SM-S9060 along with a 45W charger at the certification site. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is speculated to come packed with a larger 5,000mAh battery. At DEMKO, the device has appeared with its SM-908E, SM-S908E/DS, and SM-S9080 model numbers and a 45W charger.

Here's that 45W PD Charger for your new S22 Ultra (EP-T4510)

the pic I posted a while back for this was obviously the wrong one. pic.twitter.com/jZw8Gu4Giq

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 5, 2022

Earlier this month, reliable tipster Roland Quandt had teased an image (shown above) of Samsung’s 45W PD power adapter. It is unclear whether the charger will be included in the retail package of the S22+ and S22 Ultra. It is likely that the South Korean company may sell the charging brick separately.

The Galaxy S22 trio are likely to carry support for wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The S22 series will be available with Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1v chip depending on the market. The S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra may ship with a 6.1-inch, a 6.6-inch, and a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Ultra model will support Quad HD+ resolution, while the S22 and its Plus edition will offer FHD+ resolution.

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Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 9. Like any other Samsung smartphone, we know almost everything about these phones ahead of their official announcement. Now, we also get to see them in all colors.

Popular leaker Evan Blass has shared the entire Galaxy S22 family in all the available hue options on Twitter. According to his tweets, the devices will arrive in four colorways each.

The vanilla Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ will be available in similar four colors. Customers will be able to purchase them in either black, pink, green, or white.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will also come in black, green, and white. However, instead of pink, the handset will be sold in bronze color.

As always, not every colorway will be available in all regions. Certain markets may get them all, while others could be limited to select hues.

According to a recent rumor, Samsung may also introduce BESPOKE customizability option. It is said that the company is yet to decide on this matter.

What are your thoughts on the colors of the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup? Do you find them better than the last generation? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Bizarrely, there weren’t any new important launches last week. However, there were lots of interesting happenings. We have complied some of these stories in this article. Before we proceed, we would like you to know that the stories selected here are based on our opinion. Since your picks may vary, we would like to know them. Make sure to mention them in the comment section below.

Top Stories From Last Week

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Out of nowhere, Microsoft made a huge announcement on January 18. The company has decided to acquire the struggling game studio Activision Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion.

For the unaware, Activision Blizzard is the studio behind some of the popular franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, and others. If this deal goes through, it will be the biggest acquisition of both Microsoft and in the gaming industry.

Unsurprisingly, the titles from the studio will be offered on Xbox/PC Game Pass. Having said that, it’s not known how Microsoft is planning to solve Activision Blizard’s sexual harassment and discrimination issues.

Samsung quietly announces Exynos 2200 flagship mobile SoC

Samsung was supposed to unveil its new generation of premium mobile SoC called Exynos 2200 on January 11. However, that didn’t happen. But anyway, the company did announce the chipset quietly on January 18.

Interestingly, the press release does not properly mention the specifications of the latest chipset. The only takeaway is that the chip features an AMD RDNA 2 GPU called Xclipse with support for ray tracing and variable rate shading.

The company is yet to officially disclose the SoC’s improvements in performance over its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event announced for the next Galaxy S

Samsung has officially confirmed to hold the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 even in February. The company has also revealed that it will be debuting the ‘most noteworthy S’ devices ever created.

Though the company has not disclosed, we all know that it will be unveiling the Galaxy S22 lineup. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to merge the Galaxy Note series with the Galaxy S via the introduction of a built-in S Pen. The firm is also anticipated to announce the Galaxy Tab S8 series.

According to an official Instagram ad by Samsung, the event is scheduled for February 9 at 10 AM EST.

MediaTek demos WiFi 7 technology

On January 19, MediaTek made an announcement on the world’s first live demo of WiFi 7 technology. The Taiwanese chipmaker showcased the tech to key customers and industry collaborators.

WiFi 7 will be able to use 320MHz channels, and therefore, it will offer 2.4 times more speed than WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E. MediaTek will offer the tech via its new range of Filogic chips.

Consumer products with WiFi 7 will hit the markets in 2023.

OPPO envisions a future with battery-less IoT devices

Not very long ago, Samsung announced a new version of its eco-friendly SolarCell TV remote control with support for radio wave charging at CES 2022. Last week, OPPO published a research paper on this very same technology with a broader vision.

OPPO says that we can use radio frequency (RF) wave charging technology to create a system of IoT products without batteries. The paper says that the company has successfully built the so-called ‘Zero Power Consumption Communication’ system.

Since Samsung already has a consumer product based on this tech, we think that OPPO’s vision could come true in the near future.

Google Pixel Notepad could be the company’s first foldable smartphone

A report revealed that Google’s first foldable smartphone will be called ‘Pixel Notebook’. That’s not all, this device is also said to cost cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold3, which is priced at $1,799. Unfortunately, we still don’t have a launch timeline.

According to previous reports, the device may look like an OPPO Fold. It is expected to arrive with Google Tensor (GS101) chipset, up to 12GB RAM/512GB storage, and an outdated main camera.

OnePlus ends software support for OnePlus 6, 6T

The then-popular OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T will no longer receive system updates as the brand has officially ended software support for them. The duo was released in 2018 and they currently run OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

The OnePlus 6 debuted with Android 8.1 Oreo, and therefore, it has received a total of three Android updates. On the other hand, as the OnePlus 6T hit the markets with Android 9.0 Pie, it has only got two Android updates.

Anyway, users can install Android 12 and upcoming Android releases if they are into custom ROMs.

Upcoming Qualcomm flagship mobile SoC could debut on a Motorola phone

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) by Qualcomm is the chipmaker’s current latest flagship mobile SoC. This chipset is manufactured by Samsung and it has performance issues due to throttling.

Hence, Qualcomm is said to release a new version (SM8475) of this silicon manufactured by TSMC. According to a well-known tipster, the new one will also debut on a Motorola smartphone, just like the current chip.

MIUI gets a taste of Material You

MIUI 13 does not offer the dynamic theming system called Monet that’s found in Android 12. But last week, the latest MIUI beta build added support for it.

But unfortunately, it appears to be in the development stage. Because it only works with Google applications and not the first-party MIUI apps. Hopefully, Xiaomi implements it well in future beta releases.

Realme ships over 40 million units of number series smartphones

Realme entered the smartphone market with its number series. Ahead of Realme 9i’s launch in India, the brand officially revealed that it had shipped over 40 million units of Realme numbers series smartphones to date.

The Realme number series includes multiple models like vanilla, Pro, i, s, and 5G. Currently, it is in the 9th generation.

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